It was wonderful last week having everyone back onsite.  Teachers and students were excitedly reconnecting face to face and the playground was a buzz again with smiles everywhere. 

This week I have included a blog article from Pathway 2 Success. Throughout the following 6 weeks our students may experience lots of emotions as they settle back into the routine of school life. This article has 6 ways to help kids manage their emotions. The author Kristina Scully  states:

“Being able to manage our own emotions seems like a simple task at first glance, but it’s actually quite complex, especially for growing children and teenagers. It involves understanding your feelings, managing stress, using coping strategies at the appropriate times, problem-solving through challenges, and knowing when to ask for help. This can be a lot for growing children and teens. They don’t always know exactly how to manage those feelings, which is why it is so critical for adults to provide support along the way.” Kristy has provided simple and achievable suggestions for you to assist your children. 

Helping Kids manage big emotions

This week we also began to introduce play areas around the playground after receiving feedback from the students. Each year level has taken on the responsibility for putting the activities out and packing them away each day. So far, we have a Lego area for our Brick Masters, a Chess area and a games area with lots of fun things like dominoes, chalk boards, rhythmic ribbons and more. We have more activities on the way this week.

Take care & stay safe,

Maree